The government earlier announced the airplane crashed in waters near Tanjung Karawang area. Authorities said the aircraft was carrying a total of 189 passengers and crew members.
The airplane departed from Jakarta to Pangkalpinang at 06:20 AM Western Indonesia Time (WIB). The aircraft lost contact with air traffic control 13 minutes after taking off.

The flight was operated by Boeing 737 MAX 8 registration PK-LQP. The airplane was delivered to Lion Air earlier this year.